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J293 VVC

1992 Yamaha FJ1200

White Petrol 1188cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

37,005 mi
Last recorded37,005 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2026
Typical for 1992 Yamaha FJ120038,554 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ293 VVC
MakeYamaha
ModelFJ1200
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,188cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2026 37,005 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2025 36,983 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2019 36,900 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 May 2014 36,893 miles

Chain guard missing

Pass 4 Aug 2012 36,663 miles

Chain guard missing

Pass 2 Jul 2011 36,508 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2010 36,257 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 35,677 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 35,190 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2007 35,190 miles

Front Horn missing (1.7.1)

Front Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 5 Jul 2006 34,671 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha FJ1200?

Based on 24,247 MOT tests across 2,681 vehicles.

82.6%
Pass Rate
719
Miles/Year
40
Year Lifespan
2,681
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 469
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 332
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 300
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 240
Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 165
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J293 VVC is a 1992 Yamaha FJ1200 in White with a 1,188cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 1992 Yamaha FJ1200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.2% with a typical mileage of 38,554 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Yamaha FJ1200 fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 469 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J293 VVC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha FJ1200 typically stays on UK roads for around 40 years. At 34 years old, this Yamaha FJ1200 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J293 VVC registered?

J293 VVC is a 1992 Yamaha FJ1200, first registered on 26 June 1992.

Is J293 VVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for J293 VVC shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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